General Motors · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer Lead – Machining
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Lead for Machining to provide leadership and technical expertise in optimizing manufacturing systems, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production.
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Responsibilities
Lead, manage, coach, develop, and evaluate Manufacturing Process and Tooling Engineers
Coordinate, prioritize, and ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables
Support day-to-day production needs through close collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams
Provide technical support for machining operations, including management of significant downtime events
Create, maintain, and improve Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and PFMEAs
Lead and drive structured problem-solving to identify root cause and implement sustainable technical solutions
Analyze data to resolve issues impacting machining performance, quality, or throughput
Drive continuous improvement through waste elimination, productivity improvements, and bottleneck reduction
Reduce total cost by improving equipment uptime, cycle time, quality, and energy efficiency
Support implementation, launch, and optimization of new processes, tooling, and equipment
Direct and support the design, integration, installation, launch, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tooling
Manage assigned portions of the plant tooling account
Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on equipment and tooling design and implementation
Support change management activities, including production trials
Participate in and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including GM’s Global Manufacturing System
Attend and support TIP, scrap reduction, and other performance review meetings
Act as a point of contact for Business Team Management and support achievement of daily BPD goals
Prepare and present technical updates and presentations to Plant Staff and GM leadership
Seek, share, and contribute lessons learned across plants, departments, and central process teams (BOE/BOP updates)
Leverage GD&T expertise to ensure equipment, tooling, processes, and verification methods meet design requirements
Coordinate project activities with Maintenance and Technical Management
Uphold GM safety policies, vision, values, and cultural behaviors
Authorize overtime and vacations and provide coverage when required
Work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of machining or assembly process development experience with plant floor exposure
Strong understanding of high-volume Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control drawings
Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
Proficiency with computer systems and ability to learn new manufacturing technologies
Ability to manage multiple complex projects with autonomy and accountability
Willingness to work any shift and non-standard hours as required for equipment installation and support
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional business partners
Preferred
Demonstrated success in Manufacturing Engineering leadership or team-based assignments
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and simulation tools
Competency in GD&T and statistical problem-solving methodologies
Experience with PFMEAs, CNC machining processes, fastening equipment, and CNC programming
Experience in equipment and tooling process development, specification, procurement, and qualification
Project and time management experience
Experience working in a union or bargaining unit environment
Knowledge of BOE, BOP, BOSE, and BOO
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
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